Tajikistan News 19 October 2026 17:03 (UTC +04:00)
Photo: Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the expansion of trade, economic, and investment cooperation between the two countries in Samarkand on October 19.
According to the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting was held on the sidelines of the Central Asia-U.S. Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the C5+1 format.
The sides discussed the current state and prospects of Tajikistan–US relations. They also expressed interest in strengthening bilateral partnership and expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation.
Furthermore, the parties exchanged views on regional security, strengthening stability and promoting sustainable development in Central Asia.
Meanwhile, Tajikistan has been seeking to expand its international economic partnerships, with a focus on attracting investment, developing infrastructure and diversifying its trade relations.
Cooperation with international partners remains important for supporting economic growth and advancing projects in energy, transport and other strategic sectors.
The United States engages with Central Asian countries through bilateral relations and the C5+1 diplomatic platform, which provides a framework for discussing regional security, economic cooperation and connectivity. The platform also enables participating countries to exchange views on shared regional priorities and explore opportunities for closer engagement.